Cooking with Love

My sister, Leonor, insists that cooking must be done with love, or it will not come out delicious. She says taking your time, having a joyful spirit, and simmering with patience turns out a delightful dish. Of course, there will be "accidents" when even your love won't turn a dish around. But overall, Leonor's cooking (when she does cook) is truly sumptuous and enjoyable.

There are many things we do that are transformed to a higher level when we do them with love - going out on a date with your honey, special time with the kids, taking extra care in tending to your garden.

But because our schedules are so packed these days, we usually throw a meal together hurriedly. Today is Monday. We have all week to plan a wonderful family dinner for the week-end. Or invite some friends over for an evening of your love-filled cooking and DVDs. Make sure that you arrange some beautiful flowers on the table, and some candles will complete the set-up. How many of us experience the joy of having someone prepare a gorgeous and delectable meal for us? Not too often, huh?
Just for a change, take some time to cook with love and see some faces brighten up.